Despite a nail-biting final matchday in the previous round, UAE boss Bruno Metsu is confident of taking his team to their second FIFA World Cup.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been a fans' favourite at Old Trafford ever since his arrival at Manchester United. Now, he will earn one last cheer.

Javi Garcia said on Thursday that he is returning to Spanish champions Real Madrid after one season at Osasuna as a much improved player.

As China prepares to host the 29th Olympic Games of the modern era, fans, politicians and former athletes alike are full of excitement.

Despite their financial troubles, Spanish club Valencia is determined to hold on to Spain's UEFA EURO 2008 heroes David Villa and David Silva.

AS Monaco striker Frederic Piquionne has signed a four-year deal worth €4.5 million with French Ligue 1 champions Lyon, it has been announced.

It was a night of plenty of goals and few surprises in the UEFA Cup, as Legia Warsaw, Brondby, Hertha Berlin and Manchester City all advanced.

Scottish giants Rangers announced Thursday that they have signed Algeria defender Majid Bougherra from English club Charlton for £2.5 million.

Cesare Prandelli insists his Fiorentina side will be ready for the Champions League preliminaries despite a one-sided friendly defeat by Barcelona.

Fabio Capello believes Ronaldinho can rediscover his inimitable best at AC Milan, who he regards as the favourites to win the Serie A title in 2009.